Smoked glass light fixtures

A smoked glass pendant light softens the light instead of blocking it: glass tinted through its mass lets you see the bulb without glare and brings a soft grey into the room. Globe pendants, ceiling lights, chandeliers and table lamps in this selection are all made of glass, mounted on metal, iron or brass, and rated IP20, so they are for dry indoor use only.

Contents: smoked glass and its light, living room and dining room, kitchen, cleaning, sockets and bulbs, hallway, entryway, WC, decor pairings, ordering and delivery.

What is smoked glass and what light does it give?

Smoked glass is tinted through its mass, grey or transparent black, and filters light: the bulb stays visible without glare and the room receives a softened light. In this selection it dresses pendants, ceiling lights, chandeliers and table lamps, mounted on metal, iron or brass, all IP20 for dry indoor use.

White smoked glass lights

Light smoke, often paired with clear glass, lets more light through. Four models follow this direction: the Vesia shade, the Vedra blown glass lamp, the Ovea II ceiling light and the Bora globe ceiling light. Blown glass gives an irregular thickness, so the light varies across the surface. These pieces suit rooms where you want to light up without losing sharpness.

Coloured smoked glass lights

On tinted glass, the colour of the glass and that of the bulb blend: a warm white bulb on smoke leans amber, a cool white one leans blue grey. Crystal and copper heighten the reflections. The measured shapes range from the globe, found on nearly half the models, to the round, oval and tube. To change the palette without changing the style, compare blue glass lights and green tinted models, both part of our lighting universe.

Which smoked glass light should you choose for the living room and dining room?

For a living room or a dining room, a multi globe pendant lights the table without glaring at the guests, while a ceiling light suits rooms with no central table. The choice comes down to ceiling height, the diameter of the canopy and the socket, E27 for most models in the collection.

Black smoked glass lights

Black dominates the selection and smoke follows close behind: black metal frame and tinted glass form the most common pairing. The Glimsy pendant, five glasses over 100 cm, the elongated HaloSwap pendant with five Ø 15 cm glasses, the Ø 40 cm globe Bollique pendant and the five globe Bollia are the clearest examples. This register also appears in the black pendants with tinted glass.

Multi globe pendant above a large table

Bollia carries five Ø 60 cm globes and drops down to 350 cm: it covers a large table or a stairwell thanks to its adjustable height. The Caligo pendant, with five lights, plays with vertical volume in a hallway. Installation marker: between 70 and 80 cm above the surface for a dining table, higher if you want to clear the view. See also the dining room lights. For a larger living space, the modern living room lighting completes the picture.

How do you choose a smoked glass light for the kitchen?

Above a worktop or an island, a smoked glass pendant should be chosen short and narrow, to stay above eye level and not get in the way: the Fumo pendant, the tube model Lumea or the five light Glimsy pendant, in an elongated format, suit these runs.

Pendant above an island or a worktop

Fumo drops to 20 cm high and 10 cm wide: it sits above a worktop without taking up your field of vision. Lumea, a tube, is installed in series along a kitchen run and accepts a dimmer. HaloSwap, five Ø 15 cm glasses aligned on a bar, covers a longer island. Allow one light point every 60 to 80 cm to light the surface evenly.

A smoked glass light for an open kitchen

The kitchen appears in nearly a third of the selection, often with the living room and dining room in the same living space: a single model can then serve both zones. IP20 requires dry indoor use, which is still the case on an island away from the sink. Browse the modern kitchen lights. The design pieces for the kitchen offer more elaborate lines.

How do you clean a smoked glass lamp?

Clean smoked glass with the power off, using a slightly damp microfibre cloth and a mild product, then dry to avoid marks. Tinted glass dislikes abrasives, so no steel wool. Metal, iron and brass are dusted dry, with no wet product.

Cleaning a ceiling light or a pendant mounted high up

Cut the power at the breaker before any work. Dust the glass dry with a soft cloth, then go over it with the damp microfibre without removing the cable or the canopy. Dry immediately: hard water marks tinted glass. On a multi globe chandelier such as Bely, work globe by globe, without forcing the fittings.

Changing the bulb without forcing

Check the socket before ordering: E27 on most models, E14 on compact ceiling lights, G9 on slim pendants. Let it cool, unscrew without pressing on the glass, and keep to the dry indoor use required by IP20. All models come with a two year warranty. The copper finishes need a dry cloth, never a wet product.

E27, E14 or G9 socket: which bulb for a smoked glass light?

The E27 socket fits most models, the small E14 socket the compact ceiling lights and G9 the slim pendants with capsule bulbs. Smoked glass filters the light: choose a warm white bulb, between 2700 and 3500 K, the most common here, for a warm atmosphere.

Warm white or cool white bulb for smoked glass

Warm white (2700 to 3500 K) gives a soft yellow light, suited to the living room, bedroom and dining room. Neutral white (3500 to 4500 K) remains rare in the selection and is mainly used in the kitchen or office. Cool white (4500 to 6500 K) whitens the room and suits a worktop or a hallway. On smoked glass, the higher the temperature, the more the grey dominates.

Dimmer and LED modules

Among the identified models, the oval Elyps pendant and the Lumea tube pendant accept a dimmer: handy above a table or in a bedroom. The others work with a standard socket bulb, which you replace without tools. The LED module versions build the source into the light, like Glimsy. The rest of the catalogue can be browsed in all the pendants.

Which smoked glass light for a hallway, an entryway or a WC?

In a hallway, an entryway or a WC, you want a compact light that illuminates without taking up space: a smoked glass ceiling light, a globe wall light or a small narrow pendant. All models in the collection are IP20, so they are for dry indoor rooms.

Globe glass wall light

When the ceiling is low, side lighting takes over: a smoked glass globe wall light throws the light onto the wall without glaring from the front. Choose the diameter of the globe and the projection according to the width of the hallway, and the socket according to the size, E27 for large globes, E14 for small ones. It pairs well with a ceiling light in the centre.

Ceiling light for a small room

The Sorrel smoked glass ceiling light, Ø 12 cm in E14, fits in a hallway, an entryway or an office. Bora, Ø 20 cm in E27, combines smoked and clear glass for more light. Ovea II, Ø 30 cm in blown glass, suits a living room or a bedroom. Find these formats in the lights for small rooms. The design models for the bathroom follow the same logic of compactness.

Modern, chic or original lights: how do you match smoked glass to your decor?

Smoked glass pairs with modern interiors, the majority in the selection, and also works in industrial decor. It combines with black, gold or brass for a chic result, and takes on a more original look in a globe or oval shape, placed alone as a focal point.

How do you restyle a glass table?

The quickest lever is not the top but what lights it: a multi globe smoked glass pendant above a clear top creates a sharp contrast and structures the space. Gold and brass stand out particularly well against glass. Also play with the shape, globe or oval, to break the straight line.

Can you cover a glass table with wood?

Yes, a wooden top can sit on the existing base, but the table loses its transparency and reflects less light. The light should then stay understated: smoked glass on black metal or brass is enough, without multiplying reflections. Adjust the suspension height, which is set for the new top.

Chic and original lights

Brass, gold and copper lift smoked glass, as on the Bely chandelier in glass and brass. Globe and oval shapes give a more singular result than a tube. To go further, compare the beige toned lights. The premium selection brings together the most refined finishes, and the design pieces for the living room the boldest silhouettes.

Where can you buy these lights and how does ordering work?

The selection is ordered online, with secure payment, tracked delivery and returns, and the Designix customer service team helps with the choice. Searches such as lighting store Lyon or lighting clearance Lyon relate to physical outlets; from a distance, you compare formats, sockets and finishes before confirming.

Lighting store Lyon or lighting clearance Lyon: what to check

Before confirming a smoked glass light, check four points: the diameter and height in relation to the room, the bulb socket, the IP20 rating that limits the model to dry indoor use, and the presence of a dimmer if you want one. This information appears on every product page, online and in store.

Ordering and delivery

The process is simple: secure payment, tracked delivery, possible returns and Designix customer service for any question about dimensions or sockets. Two pieces stand out for a first purchase, the Bollia five globe pendant above a table, and the Sorrel smoked glass ceiling light in a hallway. Complete the look with floor lamps for a reading corner. For a bolder result, look at the pendants and chandeliers with unique designs.

Frequently asked questions about smoked glass lights